Accident Details
On February 28, 2009, a Cessna 172N, registered as HC-BFQ and owned and operated by Aeroclub Pastaza, was substantially damaged under unknown circumstances near Pisto Liquino Airport in Provincia de Pastaza, Ecuador. The aircraft was conducting a cargo flight from Aeropuerto Rio de Amazonas (SESM) to Pisto Liquino. The cargo consisted of 209 kilograms of iron bars and cement intended for construction purposes.
Last Contact
The last communication with the flight occurred at 1515 UTC, when the pilot reported his position at the TOPUS intersection at an altitude of 3,500 feet. No further transmissions were received.
Discovery
On March 1, the wreckage was discovered close to the runway at Pisto Liquino. The pilot, who was the sole person on board, was killed.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes, Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) of Ecuador. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC.
No probable cause has been determined.